Most people chase money. The smartest people chase growth.
Growth leads to money but the opposite is not true.
Everyone wants:
- A fat salary
- A high status job title
- The feeling of being the top dog in the room
But the best careers aren’t built on chasing these things directly.
They’re built on compounding skills.
Nobody can take education, knowledge, and skills away from you.
If you
- Pick jobs based on the talented people you’ll work with
- Prioritizing on projects based on how much you’ll learn
- Constantly educate yourself with high-value skills
then you’ll get what you want by doing things you control.
Focus on what actually makes you better and the good things will come.
A Life Engineered
Most people chase money. The smartest people chase growth.
Growth leads to money but the opposite is not true.
Everyone wants:
- A fat salary
- A high status job title
- The feeling of being the top dog in the room
But the best careers aren’t built on chasing these things directly.
They’re built on compounding skills.
Nobody can take education, knowledge, and skills away from you.
If you
- Pick jobs based on the talented people you’ll work with
- Prioritizing on projects based on how much you’ll learn
- Constantly educate yourself with high-value skills
then you’ll get what you want by doing things you control.
Focus on what actually makes you better and the good things will come.
Focus on the outcomes and you’ll chase your tail.
What skill are you actively working on right now?
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